Community health workers supporting emerging adults with sickle cell disease by Sadie M. Butcher, Caren Steinway, Brahadesh Sivakumar, Katherine Wu, Toyosi Oluwole, Desireé N. Williford, Sophia Jan, Symme W. Trachtenberg, Kim Smith-Whitley, Tanisha D. Belton

“…Health systems should explore paths for sustainable funding and workforce development for CHWs and invest in infrastructure for CHW transition programs.…”
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Navigating norms: a qualitative exploration of factors shaping contraceptive use in Senegal by Manuela Reveiz, Rahmatoulah Gueye, Thaïs González Capella, Marieme Fall, Nour Horanieh, Nour Horanieh, Elizabeth Larson, Beniamino Cislaghi

“…Three policy implications arise: (1) Addressing broader social needs and support mechanisms. (2) Integrating insights from violence against women research and theories on the dynamics of abuse into FP programs. (3) Integrating men further into FP programming to address misconceptions.ConclusionDrawing on data from 256 young people, men, and women of reproductive age, we uncovered how women navigate the terrain of social norms within their networks, shaping their choices concerning contraceptive utilization.…”
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Comparison of Eight Weeks of TRX Suspension Exercises and Comprehensive Corrective Exercises on Anterior Pelvic Tilt Angle, Q Angle, and Balance in Female Students with Genu Valgum by M seyedahmadi, M Hashemi, K Khalaghi, M Ardakanizade

“…These findings can serve as a basis for designing rehabilitation and corrective programs for children with genu valgum abnormalities.…”
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Comportamentos de bullying em jovens praticantes de desporto (Bullying behaviours in young athletes) by Philippe Marracho, Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro Coelho, Miguel Venda da Graça Nery, Antonino Manuel Almeida Pereira

“…Thirteen federated sports athletes were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using the content analysis technique. …”
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Opportunities amid complexities in returning genetic results to black precision medicine research participants: Interview themes in context with open all of us data by Rachele M. Hendricks-Sturrup, Nora Emmott, Maryam Nafie, Stephanie Argetsinger, Lauren Edgar, Tracey Johnson-Glover, Kurt D. Christensen

“… Abstract Objective: We sought to describe perspectives among Black nursing professionals and community leaders regarding the return of genetic test results, and place perspectives into context with aggregated findings in the All of Us Research Program’s Data Browser. Methods: Semi-structured, virtual interviews were held with adults (≥18 years of age) self-identifying as Black. …”
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Being heard, restoring a social connection and decreasing anger: Adult patients’ perceptions of clinical services addressing violent extremism in Montreal, Canada by Cécile Rousseau, Cindy Ngov, Samuel Veissière, Christian Desmarais, Tara Santavicca, Janique Johnson-Lafleur

“…Using a phenomenological framework, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 participants (17 men and 1 woman; ages 17–72, mean = 32) referred by a specialized clinical team. …”
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Tooth morbidity and its impact on oral related quality of life in elderly tribal population-The Irula experience by Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar, Roshni Mary Peter, Alex Joseph

“…Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, oral health practices, and quality of life by clinical dental examination. …”
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Kidney transplantation and dialysis in older adults: goals, expectations, satisfaction, and regret – a mixed-methods prospective cohort study by Tessa S. Schoot, Marit G. Zuidema, Edward Bok, Marieke Perry, Joy Lips, Femke Molenaar, Willi van Kuijk, Susan J. J. Logtenberg, Louis J. Reichert, Bram Voorzaat, Rob J. van Marum, Luuk B. Hilbrands, Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs

“…These results can be used to improve patient education programs for kidney failure therapies, and to inform shared-decision making processes regarding the choice between KT and dialysis.…”
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SPRINT INDIA: Regional Variations in Primary and Secondary Stroke Outcomes Based on Baseline Characteristics in North and South Indian Sites by Somasundaram Kumaravelu, Shweta Jain Verma, Rimpi Arora, Deepti Arora, KS Arya Devi, Aneesh Dhasan, Padmavathyamma Narayanapillai Sylaja, Dheeraj Khurana, Pamidimukkala Vijaya, Biman Ray, Vivek Nambiar, Sanjith Aaron, Gaurav Mittal, Sundarachary Nagarjunakonda, Aparna Pai, Yerasu Muralidhar Reddy, Sunil Narayan, Nomal Borah, Rupjyoti Das, Girish Kulkarni, Vikram Huded, Thomas Mathew, Madakasira Vasantha Padma Srivastava, Rohit Bhatia, Pawan Ojha, Jayanta Roy, Sherly Abraham, Anand Vaishnav, Arvind Sharma, Shaikh Afshan Jabeen, Abhishek Pathak, Sanjeev Bhoi, Sudhir Sharma, Sulena Sulena, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Neetu Ramrakhiani, Madhusudhan Byadarahalli Kempegowda, Sankar Gorthi, Mahesh Kate, Tina George, Ivy Sebastian, Meenakshi Sharma, Rupinder Dhaliwal, Rahul Huilgol, Jeyaraj Durai Pandian

“…South India needs better lifestyle modification programs, while North India requires improved health education and medication adherence strategies. …”
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Exploring needs, perceptions, and preferences towards exercise video among overweight individuals - a qualitative study [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reserva... by Rajagopal Kadavigere, Tulasiram Bommasamudram, K Vaishali, Samuel A. Pullinger, Shivashankara K. N., Suresh Sukumar, Shishira K B, Praveen Hoogar

“…Semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted for 45-60 minutes approximately among both active and inactive overweight individuals by a researcher trained in qualitative research. …”
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“Since I never felt pain, it didn’t occur to me to visit a dental clinic”: a qualitative exploration of social perceptions and influencers of oral care-seeking behaviour among adul... by Shakeerah O. Gbadebo, Promise U. Okereke, Gbemisola A. Oke, Oluwole O. Dosumu

“…Twenty-five purposively selected adult patients attending the clinic for the first time participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted in English or Yoruba, transcribed, and thematically analyzed using ATLAS.ti 8. …”
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Closing Gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Detection: Evaluating At-Home Targeted Testing in a Safety-Net Population by Megan Schultz, Katelyn Laue, Nicole Bryer, Andrew Bzowyckyj, Anuja Java, Leslie Lake, Elizabeth Talbot-Montgomery, Brit Sovic, Bri’Anna Watson, Joseph A. Vassalotti

“…Methods: Through electronic health record (EHR) data analysis, eligible patients were identified to receive an at-home, semi-quantitative urine albumin-creatine ratio (uACR) testing kit. …”
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A sociological study of the causes of participation in environmental non governmental organizations in Tehran: presentation grounded theories by Parvaneh Shateri, Sadegh Salehi, Mansoor Sharifi, Reza Ali Mohseni

“…Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed usingopen, axial, and selective coding steps. …”
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Barriers and enablers to implementing on-farm sustainable land management (SLM) practices among smallholder farmers in Mphanama, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Ephias Mugari, Emogine Mamabolo, Norman Mathebula, Tlou E. Mogale, Makgabo Johanna Mashala, Kabisheng Mabitsela, Kwabena K. Ayisi

“…Land degradation remains a critical challenge for smallholder farmers, particularly in semi-arid regions such as Limpopo Province, South Africa. …”
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Areas for Improvement and Barriers Identified in Measuring the Quality of Nursing Care: Perceptions of Patients and Professionals by Maria Consuelo Company-Sancho, Manuel Rich-Ruiz, Marta Guillen Toledano, Luis-Miguel Cairós-Ventura, Josefa D. Gil Perez, Ana María de Pascual y Medina, María Pilar Peláez Alba, Ana Isabel Barreno Estévez, María Emma Alonso Poncelas, Carolina Rodríguez Orihuela, Pedro Ruyman Brito-Brito

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Opportunities and challenges of digital twin applications in the Middle East construction industry by Diala Barham, Sandra T. Matarneh, Algan Tezel, Saed Hasan, Wajdi Mereb

“…Design/methodology/approach – Conducting a comprehensive literature review and semi-structured interviews with 10 construction professionals from various firms in the ME, each possessing significant experience (ranging from 7 to 26 years) in digital construction. …”
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Un método para monitorear la posición planar de unidades flotantes amarradas // A method for monitoring the planar position of tied floating units by M. A. García Domínguez, C. A. Nunes Dias

“…<p>Este trabajo aborda el problema del posicionamiento de plataformas semi-sumergibles. Inicialmente, es desarrollado un método<br />para monitorear en tiempo real la posición planar de unidades flotantes amarradas, partiendo de las mediciones de las tensiones<br />generadas en el tope de las líneas que componen su sistema de amarre.…”
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High daily dose Short COurse PrimaquinE after G6PD testing for the radical cure of Plasmodium vivax malaria in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea: the SCOPE implementation study protoc... by SCOPE Study Group

“…The study results will inform national malaria programs aiming to eliminate P. vivax in Indonesia and PNG by 2030. …”
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Investigating the Comparative Effectiveness of Yoga and Relaxation Therapy on Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue in MS Patients by Fatemeh Okhovatian, Asma Aghakhaninezhad, Faeze Naderi, Seyedeh Masoumeh Azimi jirsaraei, Afsaneh Amiri

“…Introduction: Many MS patients report dissatisfaction with pain management programs, and it is urgent to identify other treatments that impact pain and chronic fatigue in these patients. …”
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Strengthening nutrition routine data using institutionalized health management information systems for decision making: analysis of best practices and lessons learned from implemen... by Ousmane Ouedraogo, Mahamadi Tassembedo, Assane Ouangare, Estelle Bambara, Paton Guillaume Paré, Boro Gosso, Fulbert Ilboudo, Céline Zongo, Rodrigue Kouamé, Mediatrice Kiburente, Saidou Diallo, Barbara Baille, Justine Marie Francoise Briaux, John Ntambi, Norah Stoops, Simeon Nanama

“…Abstract Strengthening nutrition routine information system is critical to support nutrition programs with relevant data to inform decision-making. …”
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